Another Brawl for the U

Florida International University wanted a little down-the-road-rivalry with Miami of Florida. Well, they didn't really get a game, as they lost by 35, but they got a brawl.
At first look, I didn't really have an opinion on the resulting suspensions. I didn't really care that Larry Coker, Miami coach, didn't get fired. I agreed that the only reason "the U" was getting ragged on was because they actually have a team (FIU is 0-7). But ESPN columnist Gene Wojciechowski brought up a good point: The reason why Coker should be fired and all eyes are on "the U" instead of FIU is because of the past. Not the cocky days of Michael Irvin and Jimmy Johnson. Since last year's Peach Bowl, Miami has been in 3 on field fights. Three.
So, I do apologize for not caring. As a college football fan who doesn't mind seeing a little pushing and shoving and trash talking, there is no place for what went on Saturday night. Who is FIU? Who even knew they had a team before Saturday night? And Miami: You're not better than that? I guess we shouldn't be surprised after the last few months. Grow up. Coker: See ya. Whatever the FIU coaches name is: Watch yourself, because hopefully your league (Sun Belt) and the NCAA should be.The NCAA has to step in if nothing further is going to be done. You can't let this continue if you want to keep your sport as pure as it still can be.

Why Politics Annoy Me

Yes I'm a Democrat. But I'm not a blind one. However, these are the types of statments that I just can't understand....Do these people really think we are this dumb?
From CNN:

House Majority Leader John Boehner, of Ohio, attributed the (Foley) scandal to partisan dirty tricks and said the uncovering of the messages just weeks before midterm elections "is concerning, at a minimum."

(Rep. Dennis)Hastert also suggested that the release of Foley's correspondences may be a ploy by Democrats to get the upper hand during next month's midterm elections.

He said the GOP was proud of its strides regarding the economy, border security and the war on terror, "So, you know, we have a good story to tell.

"Our friends on the other side of the aisle really don't have a story to tell, and maybe they're resolving to another way, to another political tactic," he said.

Seriously? The only reason this is coming out now is because its almost November? Tough crap, if true. Maybe, oh, I don't know, FOLEY SHOULDN'T HAVE FLIRTED WITH THE PAGE?!?!?!?
On the record, I could care less whether Hastert quits or not. I don't think he'll make it through the elections. If he does, shame on the people of Illinois, or shame to his opponent for being that lame.

On the Next VH1 Livin' in the Ought's: 2006

I think that, 10 years from now, when VH1 does it's Livin' In the 2000's, John Mark Karr is going to be the start of the show. He is going to be lauded for his free first-class trip back to the states from Thailand on the false pretenses that he's a psycho child lover. Now it turns out, between his lies and California cop screw-ups, Karr is walking free. I still think he's not all there and it wouldn't surprise me if he really did sexually abuse children, but the fact that he made it back from Thailand without paying a dime is borderline genius. No, I wouldn't recommend the battering ram that is the media, but its still free!
Still, what a freak. The picture tells the whole story.

The Feedlot has a nice little article on the same topic.